Team Des - Entree

The Cook Off 2025

Help Us Support the Mission

On 16th June our team will be supported by Chef Des Harris at St Matthew in-the-City for The Cook Off.


For one night, we will come together to cook a delicious three-course meal for 150 Auckland City Mission guests, many of whom are experiencing homelessness or face a daily struggle to put food on the table.  It is more than just a meal; it’s about hope and a sense of community for those who need it most.


Please choose a fundraiser from our team to support as we whisk up hope, one dish at a time.  Each team member has committed to fundraising at least $10,000.  The more we raise the more people we can help.

EVERY SINGLE WEEK, over 1,600 warm and nutritious meals are served in Haeata, the Mission’s community dining room, to people who are living on the streets or in substandard accommodation without any ability to cook. 

What is alarming is that as winter approaches, many people living on the streets will bear the brunt of the cold, wet and miserable weather, but Haeata will continue to be a safe, dry space offering meals and connecting people to essential Missions support.

Collectively, we aim to raise enough funds to provide 15,625 meals this winter.   

By donating $320 you could provide 20 warm and nutritious meals in Haeata.
By donating $160 you could provide 10 warm and nutritious meals in Haeata.

Please support a team member in The Cook Off by making a donation. Visit here to see our progress on the Leaderboard!  

https://donate.aucklandcitymission.org.nz/event/cook-off/leaderboard

Thank you to our Sponsors

$1.02k

Lin Guo

$1.02k

Pak'nsave Papakura

$1,000

Dayne Riddell

$1,000

Manukau

Well done Lin! Great cause and we behind you

$1,000

Paknsave Royal Oak

Amazing work Lin. Its great to have you as our new Neighbour too!

$1,000

Pak'nsave Westgate

Good stuff Lin. Cook up a storm.

$520

Vinod Bhaga

Good on you Lin All the best. Have fun.

$500

Steve And Donna Mcclean

Great stuff Lin, very worthy cause

$500

Steve P

$500

Simone & Chris

Go well Lin and cook up a storm Simone & Chris

$338

Raj Singh

All the best !!

$338

George Han

Hey Lin & Tina: Great Work! George

$338

Tim Wilson

All the best Lin… you have some stiff competition this year. Enjoy!

$338

Sam Cockroft

Goo well Lin. All the best!

$338

James And Kiri

Great stuff Lin, legend!

$338

Nw Kumeu

Good work Lin

$338

Marshall Fong

Awesome cause to support!

$320

Rama Unka

What a great cause, thanks for stepping up for the group

$320

Regan

Great stuff Lin! Cook well!

$317

Marcus Te Brake

All the best Lin - do us proud

$200

Anonymous

$169

Wendy Hammonds

good on you Lin, great cause!!

$169

Jamie

Go well Lin

$53

Jackie Lai

Thanks for investing your time to make a difference for others. 🙏🏼